Jose Mendoza
Alton
Summary
NCCER-certified Scaffold Leadman/Foreman with proven expertise in refinery and industrial scaffolding. Strong leader and hardworking hands-on professional focused on safety, quality, and project efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scaffold Foreman
S&B Industries
01.2023 - 08.2025
- Supervised scaffold crews in the safe erection, modification, and dismantling of scaffolding systems within refinery and petrochemical plant environments.
- Ensured full compliance with OSHA, site-specific, and refinery safety standards, including conducting daily safety briefings, issuing permits, and enforcing lockout/tagout procedures.
- Interpreted complex blueprints, P&IDs, and isometric drawings to determine scaffold design, load requirements, and access needs for maintenance, inspection, and turnaround projects.
- Coordinated with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to schedule scaffolding work around live-unit constraints and minimize downtime.
- Inspected all scaffolds prior to use, ensuring structural integrity, proper tagging, and adherence to refinery safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored crew members on scaffold safety, fall protection, and confined space procedures to maintain a strong safety culture.
- Managed materials inventory, scaffold tagging logs, and daily progress reports to support turnaround schedules and audit requirements.
- Collaborated with site safety and project management teams to maintain high productivity and zero safety incidents during critical operations
Scaffold Foreman
ALS Industrial Services
02.2020 - 12.2023
- Supervised scaffold crews in the safe erection, modification, and dismantling of scaffolding systems within refinery and petrochemical plant environments.
- Ensured full compliance with OSHA, site-specific, and refinery safety standards, including conducting daily safety briefings, issuing permits, and enforcing lockout/tagout procedures.
- Interpreted complex blueprints, P&IDs, and isometric drawings to determine scaffold design, load requirements, and access needs for maintenance, inspection, and turnaround projects.
- Coordinated with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to schedule scaffolding work around live-unit constraints and minimize downtime.
- Inspected all scaffolds prior to use, ensuring structural integrity, proper tagging, and adherence to refinery safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored crew members on scaffold safety, fall protection, and confined space procedures to maintain a strong safety culture.
- Managed materials inventory, scaffold tagging logs, and daily progress reports to support turnaround schedules and audit requirements.
- Collaborated with site safety and project management teams to maintain high productivity and zero safety incidents during critical operations
Scaffold Leadman
BrandSafway
06.2016 - 01.2020
- Led scaffold crews in the safe erection, alteration, and dismantling of scaffolding systems throughout refinery units and turnaround projects.
- Assisted the foreman in planning daily work schedules, assigning tasks, and ensuring crews followed all refinery and OSHA safety regulations.
- Interpreted scaffold drawings and measurements to build structures meeting load and access requirements for maintenance and inspection crews.
- Verified scaffold components, tagging, and bracing to ensure all builds passed safety inspections before use.
- Worked closely with operations, maintenance, and safety personnel to coordinate access in active production areas with minimal disruption.
- Trained new crew members on proper scaffold assembly techniques, fall protection, and safe work practices in high-hazard environments.
- Maintained accurate material counts, scaffold tags, and daily job progress logs for foreman review.
- Promoted a safety-first work culture by identifying hazards, conducting toolbox talks, and ensuring full PPE compliance at all times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mission High School
Mission, TX05-2012
Skills
- Scaffold erection, modification, and dismantling (tube & clamp, system scaffolds)
- Reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs, and isometric drawings
- OSHA and refinery-specific safety compliance
- Fall protection and personal protective equipment (PPE) enforcement
- Crew supervision, mentoring, and task delegation
- Scaffold inspection, tagging, and hazard identification
- Rigging, hoisting, and material handling
- Load calculations and proper scaffold bracing
- Conducting daily safety briefings and toolbox talks
- Coordinating workflow with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams
- Maintaining material inventory and scaffold documentation
- Problem-solving under tight schedules and high-risk conditions
Certification
- NCCER Certified – Scaffold Builder
- TWIC
Timeline
Scaffold Foreman
S&B Industries
01.2023 - 08.2025
Scaffold Foreman
ALS Industrial Services
02.2020 - 12.2023
Scaffold Leadman
BrandSafway
06.2016 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Mission High School
Similar Profiles
ARMANDO GUTIERREZ JRARMANDO GUTIERREZ JR
Top Helper at S&B IndustriesTop Helper at S&B Industries
Bryan PortilloBryan Portillo
Pipefitter at S&B IndustriesPipefitter at S&B Industries
Miguel SalazarMiguel Salazar
Carpenter at S&B IndustriesCarpenter at S&B Industries
Anthony TurpinAnthony Turpin
Production Technician at LGP Laboratory Growth and ProductivityProduction Technician at LGP Laboratory Growth and Productivity
Kody CepedaKody Cepeda
Cashier at Lees PharmacyCashier at Lees Pharmacy